Barbarous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Barbarous is an adjective meaning (said of language) Not classical or pure.
Meaning
(said of language) Not classical or pure.
More Meanings
- Uncivilized, uncultured.
- Mercilessly or impudently violent or cruel, savage.
- Like a barbarian, especially in sound; noisy, dissonant.
Example Sentences
[T]he poticaries and barbarus wryters call it [the iris] Irios in the genetiue caſe.
The original Turkish tongue was somewhat barbarous, but extremely forcible and concise when spoken.
Direct my weapon to his barbarous heart, / That thus oppoſeth him againſt the Gods, / And ſcornes the Powers that gouerne Perſea.
I did but prompt the age to quit their cloggs / By the known rules of antient libertie, / When strait a barbarous noise environs me / Of Owles and Cuckoes, Asses, Apes and Doggs
Word Forms
- barbarouse
Synonyms for barbarous
Depending on context, synonyms include barbaric, savage, animalistic, barbarian, barbarious, brutal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brutal, vicious, savage, cruel, inhumane, noncivilized.
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